HyperDic: demo

English > 2 senses of the word *demo*:
VERB	perception	demo, show, exhibit, present, demonstrate	give an exhibition of to an interested audience
NOUN	communication	demo, demonstration	a visual presentation showing how something works

demo > pronunciation
Sounds	deh'mow
Rhymes	Alamo ... sumo: 20 rhymes with mow...

English > *demo*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A visual presentation showing how something works.
Examples	"the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations" "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response"
Synonym	demonstration
Narrower	display, show	Something intended to communicate a particular impression
	exemplification, illustration	showing by example
	expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion	expression without words
Broader	visual communication	communication that relies on vision
Spanish	demo, demostración
Catalan	demo, demostració
Verbs	demo	give an exhibition of to an interested audience

English > *demo*: 2 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaning	Give an exhibition of to an interested audience.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody; Somebody ----s somebody with something
Example	"We will demo the new software in Washington"
Synonyms	show, exhibit, present, demonstrate
Narrower	bring home	make understandable and clear
Broader	show	make visible or noticeable
Spanish	demostrar, evidenciar, exhibir, manifestar, mostrar, obsequiar, presentar, revelar
Catalan	demostrar, ensenyar, evidenciar, exhibir, mostrar, obsequiar, presentar, provar, revelar
Nouns	demo	a visual presentation showing how something works

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